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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.93, 695.18 and 189.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.93, 695.18 and 189.79 is: 284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.93 : 695.18 = 189.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.93/695.18 = 189.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.93x = 695.18 × 189.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.93x = 131,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,937.26/463.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.39

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