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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.28, 691.76 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.28, 691.76 and 187.58 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.28 : 691.76 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.28/691.76 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.28x = 691.76 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.28x = 129,760.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,760.34/461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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