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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.70, 694.27 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.70, 694.27 and 188.87 is: 283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.70 : 694.27 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.70/694.27 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.70x = 694.27 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.70x = 131,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,123.54/462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.39

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