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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.43, 698.31 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.43, 698.31 and 191.54 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.43 : 698.31 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.43/698.31 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.43x = 698.31 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.43x = 133,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,754.30/465.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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