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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.73, 696.11 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.73, 696.11 and 189.99 is: 285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.73 : 696.11 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.73/696.11 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.73x = 696.11 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.73x = 132,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,252.99/463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.20

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