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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.35, 693.52 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.35, 693.52 and 188.37 is: 282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.35 : 693.52 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.35/693.52 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.35x = 693.52 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.35x = 130,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,638.36/462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.55

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