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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.31, 692.50 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.31, 692.50 and 187.60 is: 281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.31 : 692.50 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.31/692.50 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.31x = 692.50 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.31x = 129,913
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,913/461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.62

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