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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.31, 690.21 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.31, 690.21 and 186.32 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.31 : 690.21 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.31/690.21 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.31x = 690.21 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.31x = 128,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,596.48/460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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