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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.38, 697.75 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.38, 697.75 and 187.62 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.38 : 697.75 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.38/697.75 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.38x = 697.75 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.38x = 130,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,911.86/465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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