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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.22, 694.31 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.22, 694.31 and 189.23 is: 283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.22 : 694.31 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.22/694.31 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.22x = 694.31 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.22x = 131,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,384.28/463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.64

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