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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.26, 694.69 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.26, 694.69 and 189.16 is: 283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.26 : 694.69 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.26/694.69 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.26x = 694.69 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.26x = 131,407.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,407.56/463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.66

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