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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.53, 691.11 and 186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.53, 691.11 and 186.65 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.53 : 691.11 = 186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.53/691.11 = 186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.53x = 691.11 × 186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.53x = 128,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,994.75/460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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