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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.37, 693.09 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.37, 693.09 and 188.35 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.37 : 693.09 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.37/693.09 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.37x = 693.09 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.37x = 130,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,543.50/462.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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