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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.07, 691.74 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.07, 691.74 and 187.38 is: 281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.07 : 691.74 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.07/691.74 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.07x = 691.74 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.07x = 129,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,618.24/461.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.12

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