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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 691.29 and 186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 691.29 and 186.73 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 691.29 = 186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/691.29 = 186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 691.29 × 186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 129,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,080.19/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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