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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.58, 692.50 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.58, 692.50 and 187.59 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.58 : 692.50 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.58/692.50 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.58x = 692.50 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.58x = 129,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,908.20/461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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