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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.71, 693.56 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.71, 693.56 and 188.73 is: 282.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.71 : 693.56 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.71/693.56 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.71x = 693.56 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.71x = 130,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,896.05/462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.89

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