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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.51, 693.77 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.51, 693.77 and 188.53 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.51 : 693.77 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.51/693.77 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.51x = 693.77 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.51x = 130,793.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,793.78/462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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