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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.69, 693.51 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.69, 693.51 and 188.40 is: 282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.69 : 693.51 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.69/693.51 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.69x = 693.51 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.69x = 130,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,657.28/462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.39

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