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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.31, 694.45 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.31, 694.45 and 189.26 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.31 : 694.45 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.31/694.45 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.31x = 694.45 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.31x = 131,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,431.61/463.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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