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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.64, 698.19 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.64, 698.19 and 191.50 is: 287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.64 : 698.19 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.64/698.19 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.64x = 698.19 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.64x = 133,702.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,702.43/465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.14

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