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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.28, 689.81 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.28, 689.81 and 186.04 is: 278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.28 : 689.81 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.28/689.81 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.28x = 689.81 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.28x = 128,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,331.32/460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.81

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