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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.84, 698.40 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.84, 698.40 and 192 is: 287.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.84 : 698.40 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.84/698.40 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.84x = 698.40 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.84x = 134,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,092.80/465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.85

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