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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.69, 691.97 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.69, 691.97 and 187.70 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.69 : 691.97 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.69/691.97 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.69x = 691.97 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.69x = 129,878.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,878.37/461.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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