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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 690.85 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 690.85 and 186.72 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 690.85 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/690.85 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 690.85 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 128,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,995.51/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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