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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 694.60 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 694.60 and 189.12 is: 283.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 694.60 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/694.60 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 694.60 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 131,362.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,362.75/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.75

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