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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.30, 693.47 and 188.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.30, 693.47 and 188.39 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.30 : 693.47 = 188.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.30/693.47 = 188.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.30x = 693.47 × 188.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.30x = 130,642.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,642.81/462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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