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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.13, 693.19 and 120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.13, 693.19 and 120.13 is: 180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.13 : 693.19 = 120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.13/693.19 = 120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.13x = 693.19 × 120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.13x = 83,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,269.15/462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.19

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