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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.01, 694.74 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.01, 694.74 and 189.18 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.01 : 694.74 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.01/694.74 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.01x = 694.74 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.01x = 131,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,430.91/463.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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