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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.36, 692.19 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.36, 692.19 and 187.38 is: 281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.36 : 692.19 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.36/692.19 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.36x = 692.19 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.36x = 129,702.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,702.56/461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.13

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