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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.11, 698.61 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.11, 698.61 and 191.85 is: 287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.11 : 698.61 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.11/698.61 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.11x = 698.61 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.11x = 134,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,028.33/466.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.55

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