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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.13, 698.58 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.13, 698.58 and 191.84 is: 287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.13 : 698.58 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.13/698.58 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.13x = 698.58 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.13x = 134,015.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,015.59/466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.51

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