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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.31, 694.97 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.31, 694.97 and 189.32 is: 283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.31 : 694.97 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.31/694.97 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.31x = 694.97 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.31x = 131,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,572.51/463.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.99

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