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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 692.52 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 692.52 and 187.96 is: 281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 692.52 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/692.52 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 692.52 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 130,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,166.06/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.72

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