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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.03, 691.58 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.03, 691.58 and 187.16 is: 280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.03 : 691.58 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.03/691.58 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.03x = 691.58 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.03x = 129,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,431.72/461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.75

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