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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 698.12 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 698.12 and 191.52 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 698.12 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/698.12 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 698.12 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 133,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,703.94/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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