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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.81, 695.46 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.81, 695.46 and 189.82 is: 284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.81 : 695.46 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.81/695.46 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.81x = 695.46 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.81x = 132,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,012.22/463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.63

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