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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.50, 690.48 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.50, 690.48 and 186.72 is: 279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.50 : 690.48 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.50/690.48 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.50x = 690.48 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.50x = 128,926.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,926.43/460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.97

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