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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.85, 694.26 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.85, 694.26 and 188.87 is: 283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.85 : 694.26 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.85/694.26 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.85x = 694.26 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.85x = 131,124.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,124.89/462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.30

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