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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 695.25 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 695.25 and 189.86 is: 284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 695.25 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/695.25 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 695.25 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 131,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,996.69/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.56

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