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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.50, 691.94 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.50, 691.94 and 187.25 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.50 : 691.94 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.50/691.94 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.50x = 691.94 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.50x = 129,562.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,562.77/461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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