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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.41, 692.90 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.41, 692.90 and 188.43 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.41 : 692.90 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.41/692.90 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.41x = 692.90 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.41x = 130,561.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,561.37/462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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