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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.15, 693.24 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.15, 693.24 and 188.20 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.15 : 693.24 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.15/693.24 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.15x = 693.24 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.15x = 130,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,469.34/462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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