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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.65, 698.51 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.65, 698.51 and 191.87 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.65 : 698.51 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.65/698.51 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.65x = 698.51 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.65x = 134,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,020.10/465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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