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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.88, 694.13 and 188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.88, 694.13 and 188.79 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.88 : 694.13 = 188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.88/694.13 = 188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.88x = 694.13 × 188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.88x = 131,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,044.80/462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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