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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.49, 692.25 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.49, 692.25 and 187.59 is: 281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.49 : 692.25 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.49/692.25 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.49x = 692.25 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.49x = 129,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,859.18/461.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.39

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