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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.39, 695.23 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.39, 695.23 and 189.32 is: 284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.39 : 695.23 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.39/695.23 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.39x = 695.23 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.39x = 131,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,616.99/463.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.03

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