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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.03, 698.52 and 191.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.03, 698.52 and 191.78 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.03 : 698.52 = 191.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.03/698.52 = 191.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.03x = 698.52 × 191.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.03x = 133,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,963.19/466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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