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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.95, 694.41 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.95, 694.41 and 188.96 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.95 : 694.41 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.95/694.41 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.95x = 694.41 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.95x = 131,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,215.71/462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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