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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.23, 693.49 and 188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.23, 693.49 and 188.47 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.23 : 693.49 = 188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.23/693.49 = 188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.23x = 693.49 × 188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.23x = 130,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,702.06/462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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