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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.71, 695.77 and 189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.71, 695.77 and 189.87 is: 284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.71 : 695.77 = 189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.71/695.77 = 189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.71x = 695.77 × 189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.71x = 132,105.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,105.85/463.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.89

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