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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.08, 692.92 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.08, 692.92 and 202.08 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.08 : 692.92 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.08/692.92 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.08x = 692.92 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.08x = 140,025.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,025.27/462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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