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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.12, 691.87 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.12, 691.87 and 187.23 is: 280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.12 : 691.87 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.12/691.87 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.12x = 691.87 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.12x = 129,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,540.53/461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.93

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