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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.52, 698.04 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.52, 698.04 and 191.56 is: 287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.52 : 698.04 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.52/698.04 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.52x = 698.04 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.52x = 133,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,716.54/465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.24

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