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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.82, 694.46 and 188.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.82, 694.46 and 188.98 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.82 : 694.46 = 188.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.82/694.46 = 188.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.82x = 694.46 × 188.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.82x = 131,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,239.05/462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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