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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.94, 696.02 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.94, 696.02 and 189.96 is: 284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.94 : 696.02 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.94/696.02 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.94x = 696.02 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.94x = 132,215.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,215.11/463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.98

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