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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.89, 698.68 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.89, 698.68 and 191.86 is: 287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.89 : 698.68 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.89/698.68 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.89x = 698.68 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.89x = 134,044.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,044.29/465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.72

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