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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.77, 692.63 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.77, 692.63 and 187.84 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.77 : 692.63 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.77/692.63 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.77x = 692.63 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.77x = 130,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,104.25/461.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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