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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.03, 692.79 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.03, 692.79 and 187.98 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.03 : 692.79 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.03/692.79 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.03x = 692.79 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.03x = 130,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,230.66/462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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