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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.95, 695.39 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.95, 695.39 and 190.17 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.95 : 695.39 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.95/695.39 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.95x = 695.39 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.95x = 132,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,241.37/463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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