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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.73, 695.99 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.73, 695.99 and 189.81 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.73 : 695.99 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.73/695.99 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.73x = 695.99 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.73x = 132,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,106.34/463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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