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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.11, 691.36 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.11, 691.36 and 183.28 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.11 : 691.36 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.11/691.36 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.11x = 691.36 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.11x = 126,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,711.54/461.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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