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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 693.72 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 693.72 and 188.48 is: 282.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 693.72 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/693.72 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 693.72 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 130,752.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,752.35/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.89

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