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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.57, 692.47 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.57, 692.47 and 187.64 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.57 : 692.47 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.57/692.47 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.57x = 692.47 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.57x = 129,936.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,936.92/461.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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