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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.18, 693.81 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.18, 693.81 and 188.48 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.18 : 693.81 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.18/693.81 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.18x = 693.81 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.18x = 130,765.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,765.84/462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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