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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.17, 697.86 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.17, 697.86 and 191.27 is: 286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.17 : 697.86 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.17/697.86 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.17x = 697.86 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.17x = 133,481.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,481.43/465.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.96

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