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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.22, 694.83 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.22, 694.83 and 189.24 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.22 : 694.83 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.22/694.83 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.22x = 694.83 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.22x = 131,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,489.63/463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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