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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.26, 693.19 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.26, 693.19 and 188.16 is: 282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.26 : 693.19 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.26/693.19 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.26x = 693.19 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.26x = 130,430.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,430.63/462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.16

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