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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.13, 691.82 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.13, 691.82 and 187.16 is: 280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.13 : 691.82 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.13/691.82 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.13x = 691.82 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.13x = 129,481.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,481.03/461.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.79

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