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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.10, 695.63 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.10, 695.63 and 189.86 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.10 : 695.63 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.10/695.63 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.10x = 695.63 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.10x = 132,072.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,072.31/464.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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