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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.55, 691.98 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.55, 691.98 and 187.77 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.55 : 691.98 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.55/691.98 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.55x = 691.98 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.55x = 129,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,933.08/461.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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