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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.61, 691.89 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.61, 691.89 and 187.35 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.61 : 691.89 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.61/691.89 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.61x = 691.89 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.61x = 129,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,627.48/461.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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