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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.63, 691.07 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.63, 691.07 and 186.66 is: 280.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.63 : 691.07 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.63/691.07 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.63x = 691.07 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.63x = 128,995.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,995.13/460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.04

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