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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.53, 692.30 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.53, 692.30 and 187.56 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.53 : 692.30 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.53/692.30 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.53x = 692.30 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.53x = 129,847.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,847.79/461.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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