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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 690.84 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 690.84 and 186.60 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 690.84 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/690.84 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 690.84 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 128,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,910.74/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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