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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.67, 693.70 and 188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.67, 693.70 and 188.69 is: 282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.67 : 693.70 = 188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.67/693.70 = 188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.67x = 693.70 × 188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.67x = 130,894.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,894.25/462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.91

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