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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.35, 691.84 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.35, 691.84 and 187.37 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.35 : 691.84 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.35/691.84 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.35x = 691.84 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.35x = 129,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,630.06/461.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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