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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.83, 690.68 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.83, 690.68 and 186.78 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.83 : 690.68 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.83/690.68 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.83x = 690.68 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.83x = 129,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,005.21/460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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