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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.50, 691.60 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.50, 691.60 and 187.41 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.50 : 691.60 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.50/691.60 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.50x = 691.60 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.50x = 129,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,612.76/461.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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