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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 693.78 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 693.78 and 188.84 is: 283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 693.78 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/693.78 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 693.78 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 131,013.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,013.42/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.14

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