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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.13, 694.70 and 189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.13, 694.70 and 189.03 is: 283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.13 : 694.70 = 189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.13/694.70 = 189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.13x = 694.70 × 189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.13x = 131,319.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,319.14/463.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.55

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