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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 691.96 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 691.96 and 187.16 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 691.96 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/691.96 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 691.96 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 129,507.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,507.23/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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