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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.75, 693.53 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.75, 693.53 and 188.53 is: 282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 693.53 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/693.53 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 693.53 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 130,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,749.24/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.55

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