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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 694.02 and 188.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 694.02 and 188.85 is: 283.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 694.02 = 188.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/694.02 = 188.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 694.02 × 188.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 131,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,065.68/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.03

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