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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.83, 693.65 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.83, 693.65 and 188.60 is: 282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.83 : 693.65 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.83/693.65 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.83x = 693.65 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.83x = 130,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,823.18/462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.66

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