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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.05, 693.13 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.05, 693.13 and 188.15 is: 282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.05 : 693.13 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.05/693.13 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.05x = 693.13 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.05x = 130,412.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,412.41/462.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.25

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