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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.53, 693.79 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.53, 693.79 and 188.43 is: 282.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.53 : 693.79 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.53/693.79 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.53x = 693.79 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.53x = 130,730.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,730.85/462.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.64

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