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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.43, 698.15 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.43, 698.15 and 187.92 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.43 : 698.15 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.43/698.15 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.43x = 698.15 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.43x = 131,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,191.92/465.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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