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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 698.12 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 698.12 and 191.55 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 698.12 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/698.12 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 698.12 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 133,724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,724.89/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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