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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.46, 692.19 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.46, 692.19 and 187.48 is: 281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.46 : 692.19 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.46/692.19 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.46x = 692.19 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.46x = 129,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,772.57/461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.22

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