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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.93, 691.32 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.93, 691.32 and 187.02 is: 280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.93 : 691.32 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.93/691.32 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.93x = 691.32 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.93x = 129,288.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,288.78/460.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.50

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