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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 691.44 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 691.44 and 187.32 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 691.44 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/691.44 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 691.44 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 129,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,520.54/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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