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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.47, 695.20 and 189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.47, 695.20 and 189.49 is: 284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.47 : 695.20 = 189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.47/695.20 = 189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.47x = 695.20 × 189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.47x = 131,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,733.45/463.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.23

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