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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.36, 691.94 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.36, 691.94 and 187.65 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.36 : 691.94 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.36/691.94 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.36x = 691.94 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.36x = 129,843.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,843.01/461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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