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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 695.30 and 189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 695.30 and 189.38 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 695.30 = 189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/695.30 = 189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 695.30 × 189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 131,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,675.91/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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