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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.80, 694.18 and 188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.80, 694.18 and 188.89 is: 283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.80 : 694.18 = 188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.80/694.18 = 188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.80x = 694.18 × 188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.80x = 131,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,123.66/462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.33

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