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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.31, 691.83 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.31, 691.83 and 187.35 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.31 : 691.83 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.31/691.83 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.31x = 691.83 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.31x = 129,614.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,614.35/461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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