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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.85, 691.26 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.85, 691.26 and 186.87 is: 280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.85 : 691.26 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.85/691.26 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.85x = 691.26 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.85x = 129,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,175.76/460.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.30

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