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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.35, 690.35 and 186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.35, 690.35 and 186.37 is: 279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.35 : 690.35 = 186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.35/690.35 = 186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.35x = 690.35 × 186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.35x = 128,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,657.87/460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.48

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