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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.89, 698.88 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.89, 698.88 and 191.96 is: 287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.89 : 698.88 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.89/698.88 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.89x = 698.88 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.89x = 134,153.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,153.51/465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.95

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