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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.85, 695.73 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.85, 695.73 and 189.97 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.85 : 695.73 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.85/695.73 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.85x = 695.73 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.85x = 132,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,166.88/463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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