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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.88, 694 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.88, 694 and 185.12 is: 277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.88 : 694 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.88/694 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.88x = 694 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.88x = 128,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,473.28/462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.55

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