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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.37, 692.03 and 187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.37, 692.03 and 187.45 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.37 : 692.03 = 187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.37/692.03 = 187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.37x = 692.03 × 187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.37x = 129,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,721.02/461.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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