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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.35, 691.80 and 187.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.35, 691.80 and 187.39 is: 280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.35 : 691.80 = 187.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.35/691.80 = 187.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.35x = 691.80 × 187.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.35x = 129,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,636.40/461.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.99

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