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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.57, 697.93 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.57, 697.93 and 191.61 is: 287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.57 : 697.93 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.57/697.93 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.57x = 697.93 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.57x = 133,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,730.37/465.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.24

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