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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.95, 691.50 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.95, 691.50 and 187.23 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.95 : 691.50 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.95/691.50 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.95x = 691.50 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.95x = 129,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,467.90/460.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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