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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.94, 698.42 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.94, 698.42 and 191.92 is: 287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.94 : 698.42 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.94/698.42 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.94x = 698.42 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.94x = 134,040.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,040.77/465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.68

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