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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.54, 695.31 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.54, 695.31 and 189.66 is: 284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.54 : 695.31 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.54/695.31 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.54x = 695.31 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.54x = 131,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,871.55/463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.49

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