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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.28, 691.92 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.28, 691.92 and 187.31 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.28 : 691.92 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.28/691.92 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.28x = 691.92 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.28x = 129,605.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,605.97/461.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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