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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.15, 693.25 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.15, 693.25 and 188.24 is: 282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.15 : 693.25 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.15/693.25 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.15x = 693.25 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.15x = 130,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,493.44/462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.36

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