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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 692.10 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 692.10 and 187.31 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 692.10 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/692.10 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 692.10 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 129,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,637.25/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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