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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.71, 693.60 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.71, 693.60 and 188.63 is: 282.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.71 : 693.60 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.71/693.60 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.71x = 693.60 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.71x = 130,830.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,830.30/462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.75

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