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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.33, 690.71 and 186.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.33, 690.71 and 186.61 is: 280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.33 : 690.71 = 186.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.33/690.71 = 186.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.33x = 690.71 × 186.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.33x = 128,889.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,889.01/460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.00

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