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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 694.54 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 694.54 and 189.08 is: 283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 694.54 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/694.54 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 694.54 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 131,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,322.68/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.55

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