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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.55, 692.60 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.55, 692.60 and 187.61 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.55 : 692.60 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.55/692.60 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.55x = 692.60 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.55x = 129,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,934.28/461.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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