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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 690.75 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 690.75 and 186.54 is: 279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 690.75 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/690.75 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 690.75 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 128,852.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,852.17/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.96

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