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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.38, 692.15 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.38, 692.15 and 187.66 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.38 : 692.15 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.38/692.15 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.38x = 692.15 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.38x = 129,888.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,888.87/461.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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