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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.38, 692.19 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.38, 692.19 and 183.80 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.38 : 692.19 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.38/692.19 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.38x = 692.19 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.38x = 127,224.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,224.52/461.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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