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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.79, 693.36 and 188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.79, 693.36 and 188.41 is: 282.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.79 : 693.36 = 188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.79/693.36 = 188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.79x = 693.36 × 188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.79x = 130,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,635.96/461.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.89

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