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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.18, 694.86 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.18, 694.86 and 203.14 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.18 : 694.86 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.18/694.86 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.18x = 694.86 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.18x = 141,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,153.86/463.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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