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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.62, 692.62 and 187.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.62, 692.62 and 187.73 is: 281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.62 : 692.62 = 187.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.62/692.62 = 187.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.62x = 692.62 × 187.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.62x = 130,026.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,026.81/461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.68

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