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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.11, 694.42 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.11, 694.42 and 189.40 is: 283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.11 : 694.42 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.11/694.42 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.11x = 694.42 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.11x = 131,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,520.59/463.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.99

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