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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.26, 695.26 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.26, 695.26 and 189.54 is: 284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.26 : 695.26 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.26/695.26 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.26x = 695.26 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.26x = 131,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,779.58/463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.46

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