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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.49, 692.27 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.49, 692.27 and 183.77 is: 275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.49 : 692.27 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.49/692.27 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.49x = 692.27 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.49x = 127,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,221.40/461.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.68

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