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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.74, 691.18 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.74, 691.18 and 186.84 is: 280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.74 : 691.18 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.74/691.18 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.74x = 691.18 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.74x = 129,140.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,140.07/460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.29

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