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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.76, 695.43 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.76, 695.43 and 189.66 is: 284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.76 : 695.43 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.76/695.43 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.76x = 695.43 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.76x = 131,895.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,895.25/463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.41

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