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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.37, 691.59 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.37, 691.59 and 187.35 is: 280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.37 : 691.59 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.37/691.59 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.37x = 691.59 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.37x = 129,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,569.39/461.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.84

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