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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.92, 699 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.92, 699 and 191.94 is: 287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.92 : 699 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.92/699 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.92x = 699 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.92x = 134,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,166.06/465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.96

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