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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 698.07 and 191.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 698.07 and 191.73 is: 287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 698.07 = 191.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/698.07 = 191.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 698.07 × 191.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 133,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,840.96/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.39

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