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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.93, 693.79 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.93, 693.79 and 188.88 is: 283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.93 : 693.79 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.93/693.79 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.93x = 693.79 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.93x = 131,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,043.06/462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.07

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