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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.09, 691.18 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.09, 691.18 and 187.26 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.09 : 691.18 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.09/691.18 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.09x = 691.18 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.09x = 129,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,432.25/461.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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