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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.83, 695.75 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.83, 695.75 and 189.86 is: 284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.83 : 695.75 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.83/695.75 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.83x = 695.75 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.83x = 132,093.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,093.28/463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.79

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