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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 691.47 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 691.47 and 186.98 is: 280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 691.47 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/691.47 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 691.47 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 129,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,287.60/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.52

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