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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.07, 692.91 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.07, 692.91 and 187.97 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.07 : 692.91 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.07/692.91 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.07x = 692.91 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.07x = 130,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,248.02/462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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