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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.53, 690.72 and 186.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.53, 690.72 and 186.61 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.53 : 690.72 = 186.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.53/690.72 = 186.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.53x = 690.72 × 186.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.53x = 128,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,895.26/460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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