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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.26, 691.21 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.26, 691.21 and 187.02 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.26 : 691.21 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.26/691.21 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.26x = 691.21 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.26x = 129,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,270.33/461.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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