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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.17, 693.29 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.17, 693.29 and 188.26 is: 282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.17 : 693.29 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.17/693.29 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.17x = 693.29 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.17x = 130,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,517.51/462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.40

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