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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.57, 694.14 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.57, 694.14 and 188.66 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.57 : 694.14 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.57/694.14 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.57x = 694.14 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.57x = 130,957.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,957.55/462.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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