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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.97, 693.21 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.97, 693.21 and 188.28 is: 282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.97 : 693.21 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.97/693.21 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.97x = 693.21 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.97x = 130,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,517.58/461.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.52

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