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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.64, 692.72 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.64, 692.72 and 187.68 is: 281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.64 : 692.72 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.64/692.72 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.64x = 692.72 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.64x = 130,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,009.69/461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.63

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