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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.41, 693.71 and 188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.41, 693.71 and 188.51 is: 282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.41 : 693.71 = 188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.41/693.71 = 188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.41x = 693.71 × 188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.41x = 130,767.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,767.80/462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.80

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