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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.38, 698.02 and 191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.38, 698.02 and 191.69 is: 287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.38 : 698.02 = 191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.38/698.02 = 191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.38x = 698.02 × 191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.38x = 133,803.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,803.45/465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.51

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