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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.13, 693.88 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.13, 693.88 and 188.75 is: 283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.13 : 693.88 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.13/693.88 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.13x = 693.88 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.13x = 130,971.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,971.11/462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.41

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