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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.18, 694.81 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.18, 694.81 and 189.28 is: 283.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.18 : 694.81 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.18/694.81 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.18x = 694.81 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.18x = 131,513.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,513.64/463.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.94

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