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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.57, 697.74 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.57, 697.74 and 191.34 is: 286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.57 : 697.74 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.57/697.74 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.57x = 697.74 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.57x = 133,505.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,505.57/465.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.76

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