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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.09, 693.21 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.09, 693.21 and 188.11 is: 282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.09 : 693.21 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.09/693.21 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.09x = 693.21 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.09x = 130,396.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,396.35/462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.19

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