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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.74, 694.15 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.74, 694.15 and 188.82 is: 283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.74 : 694.15 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.74/694.15 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.74x = 694.15 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.74x = 131,068.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,068.93/462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.25

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