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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.86, 691.34 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.86, 691.34 and 186.98 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.86 : 691.34 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.86/691.34 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.86x = 691.34 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.86x = 129,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,262.36/460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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