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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.79, 692.69 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.79, 692.69 and 187.88 is: 281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.79 : 692.69 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.79/692.69 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.79x = 692.69 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.79x = 130,142.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,142.60/461.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.82

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