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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.82, 693.98 and 188.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.82, 693.98 and 188.59 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.82 : 693.98 = 188.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.82/693.98 = 188.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.82x = 693.98 × 188.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.82x = 130,877.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,877.69/462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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