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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.16, 689.96 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.16, 689.96 and 186.20 is: 279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.16 : 689.96 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.16/689.96 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.16x = 689.96 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.16x = 128,470.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,470.55/460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.19

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