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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.61, 692.15 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.61, 692.15 and 187.83 is: 281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.61 : 692.15 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.61/692.15 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.61x = 692.15 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.61x = 130,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,005.60/461.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.64

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