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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.66, 692.58 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.66, 692.58 and 187.88 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.66 : 692.58 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.66/692.58 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.66x = 692.58 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.66x = 130,118.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,118.47/461.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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