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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.94, 690.93 and 186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.94, 690.93 and 186.92 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.94 : 690.93 = 186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.94/690.93 = 186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.94x = 690.93 × 186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.94x = 129,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,148.64/460.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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