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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 694.36 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 694.36 and 189.14 is: 283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 694.36 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/694.36 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 694.36 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 131,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,331.25/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.58

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