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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.55, 693.76 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.55, 693.76 and 188.64 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.55 : 693.76 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.55/693.76 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.55x = 693.76 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.55x = 130,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,870.89/462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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