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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.83, 691.20 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.83, 691.20 and 186.87 is: 280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.83 : 691.20 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.83/691.20 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.83x = 691.20 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.83x = 129,164.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,164.54/460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.29

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