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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.38, 697.67 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.38, 697.67 and 191.30 is: 286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.38 : 697.67 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.38/697.67 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.38x = 697.67 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.38x = 133,459.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,459.83/465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.78

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