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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.75, 694.23 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.75, 694.23 and 185.12 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 694.23 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/694.23 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 694.23 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 128,515.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,515.86/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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