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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.47, 690.81 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.47, 690.81 and 186.74 is: 280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.47 : 690.81 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.47/690.81 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.47x = 690.81 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.47x = 128,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,998.41/460.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.15

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