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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.36, 693.48 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.36, 693.48 and 188.52 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.36 : 693.48 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.36/693.48 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.36x = 693.48 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.36x = 130,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,734.85/462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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