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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.24, 693.41 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.24, 693.41 and 188.28 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.24 : 693.41 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.24/693.41 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.24x = 693.41 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.24x = 130,554.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,554.29/462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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