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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.31, 693.57 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.31, 693.57 and 188.44 is: 282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.31 : 693.57 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.31/693.57 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.31x = 693.57 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.31x = 130,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,692.86/462.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.70

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