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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.61, 691.88 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.61, 691.88 and 187.34 is: 280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.61 : 691.88 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.61/691.88 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.61x = 691.88 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.61x = 129,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,612.40/461.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.78

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