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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.11, 690.18 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.11, 690.18 and 186.18 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.11 : 690.18 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.11/690.18 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.11x = 690.18 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.11x = 128,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,497.71/460.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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