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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.21, 693.14 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.21, 693.14 and 254.12 is: 381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.21 : 693.14 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.21/693.14 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.21x = 693.14 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.21x = 176,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,145.33/462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.10

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