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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.06, 690.12 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.06, 690.12 and 186.15 is: 279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.06 : 690.12 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.06/690.12 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.06x = 690.12 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.06x = 128,468.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,468.43/460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.24

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