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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.71, 692.59 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.71, 692.59 and 187.80 is: 281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.71 : 692.59 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.71/692.59 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.71x = 692.59 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.71x = 130,067.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,067.93/461.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.71

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