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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 694.40 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 694.40 and 189.34 is: 283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 694.40 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/694.40 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 694.40 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 131,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,477.70/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.90

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