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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.87, 694.29 and 188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.87, 694.29 and 188.89 is: 283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.87 : 694.29 = 188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.87/694.29 = 188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.87x = 694.29 × 188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.87x = 131,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,146.65/462.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.34

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