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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.72, 692.61 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.72, 692.61 and 187.65 is: 281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.72 : 692.61 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.72/692.61 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.72x = 692.61 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.72x = 129,968.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,968.27/461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.49

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