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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.38, 693.69 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.38, 693.69 and 184.80 is: 277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.38 : 693.69 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.38/693.69 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.38x = 693.69 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.38x = 128,193.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,193.91/462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.25

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