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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.56, 692.49 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.56, 692.49 and 187.51 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.56 : 692.49 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.56/692.49 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.56x = 692.49 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.56x = 129,848.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,848.80/461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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