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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.25, 697.96 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.25, 697.96 and 191.19 is: 286.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.25 : 697.96 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.25/697.96 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.25x = 697.96 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.25x = 133,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,444.22/465.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.82

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