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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.81, 691.75 and 187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.81, 691.75 and 187.10 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.81 : 691.75 = 187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.81/691.75 = 187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.81x = 691.75 × 187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.81x = 129,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,426.43/460.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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