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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.86, 691.41 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.86, 691.41 and 187.03 is: 280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.86 : 691.41 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.86/691.41 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.86x = 691.41 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.86x = 129,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,317.40/460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.60

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