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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.31, 690.50 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.31, 690.50 and 186.42 is: 279.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.31 : 690.50 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.31/690.50 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.31x = 690.50 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.31x = 128,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,722.08/460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.65

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