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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.18, 691.56 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.18, 691.56 and 187.17 is: 280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.18 : 691.56 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.18/691.56 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.18x = 691.56 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.18x = 129,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,439.29/461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.67

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