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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.55, 698.32 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.55, 698.32 and 191.46 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.55 : 698.32 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.55/698.32 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.55x = 698.32 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.55x = 133,703.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,703.21/465.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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