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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.10, 694.34 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.10, 694.34 and 189.12 is: 283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.10 : 694.34 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.10/694.34 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.10x = 694.34 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.10x = 131,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,313.58/463.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.55

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