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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.08, 693.40 and 188.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.08, 693.40 and 188.30 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.08 : 693.40 = 188.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.08/693.40 = 188.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.08x = 693.40 × 188.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.08x = 130,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,567.22/462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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