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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.27, 694.86 and 189.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.27, 694.86 and 189.37 is: 284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.27 : 694.86 = 189.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.27/694.86 = 189.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.27x = 694.86 × 189.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.27x = 131,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,585.64/463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.04

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