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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.31, 695.22 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.31, 695.22 and 189.43 is: 284.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.31 : 695.22 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.31/695.22 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.31x = 695.22 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.31x = 131,692.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,692.05/463.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.24

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