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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.99, 699.00 and 191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.99, 699.00 and 191.90 is: 287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.99 : 699.00 = 191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.99/699.00 = 191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.99x = 699.00 × 191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.99x = 134,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,137.14/465.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.86

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