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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 690 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 690 and 186.08 is: 279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 690 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/690 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 690 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 128,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,395.20/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.07

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