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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.45, 693.66 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.45, 693.66 and 188.34 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.45 : 693.66 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.45/693.66 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.45x = 693.66 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.45x = 130,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,643.92/462.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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