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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 695.08 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 695.08 and 189.40 is: 283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 695.08 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/695.08 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 695.08 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 131,648.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,648.15/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.99

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