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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.73, 693.58 and 188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.73, 693.58 and 188.67 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.73 : 693.58 = 188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.73/693.58 = 188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.73x = 693.58 × 188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.73x = 130,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,854.55/462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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