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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.55, 690.76 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.55, 690.76 and 186.64 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.55 : 690.76 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.55/690.76 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.55x = 690.76 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.55x = 128,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,925.76/460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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