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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.63, 692.62 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.63, 692.62 and 187.79 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.63 : 692.62 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.63/692.62 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.63x = 692.62 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.63x = 130,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,063.18/461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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