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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 694.56 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 694.56 and 189.12 is: 283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 694.56 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/694.56 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 694.56 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 131,355.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,355.19/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.66

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