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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.23, 691.99 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.23, 691.99 and 187.47 is: 281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.23 : 691.99 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.23/691.99 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.23x = 691.99 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.23x = 129,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,727.37/461.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.26

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