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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.49, 693.19 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.49, 693.19 and 188.44 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.49 : 693.19 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.49/693.19 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.49x = 693.19 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.49x = 130,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,624.72/462.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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