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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.87, 696 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.87, 696 and 189.98 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.87 : 696 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.87/696 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.87x = 696 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.87x = 132,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,222.60/463.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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