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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.58, 691.92 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.58, 691.92 and 187.50 is: 281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.58 : 691.92 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.58/691.92 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.58x = 691.92 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.58x = 129,735.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,735.00/461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.07

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