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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.32, 693.16 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.32, 693.16 and 188.32 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.32 : 693.16 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.32/693.16 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.32x = 693.16 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.32x = 130,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,535.89/462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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