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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.64, 693.96 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.64, 693.96 and 188.66 is: 282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.64 : 693.96 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.64/693.96 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.64x = 693.96 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.64x = 130,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,922.49/462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.99

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