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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.54, 692.32 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.54, 692.32 and 187.62 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.54 : 692.32 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.54/692.32 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.54x = 692.32 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.54x = 129,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,893.08/461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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