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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.98, 691.26 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.98, 691.26 and 187.20 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.98 : 691.26 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.98/691.26 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.98x = 691.26 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.98x = 129,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,403.87/460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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