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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.78, 698.51 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.78, 698.51 and 188.06 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.78 : 698.51 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.78/698.51 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.78x = 698.51 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.78x = 131,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,360.68/465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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