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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 691.82 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 691.82 and 187.05 is: 280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 691.82 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/691.82 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 691.82 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 129,404.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,404.00/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.63

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