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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.04, 694.15 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.04, 694.15 and 188.95 is: 283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.04 : 694.15 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.04/694.15 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.04x = 694.15 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.04x = 131,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,160.86/463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.26

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