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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.80, 692.68 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.80, 692.68 and 187.89 is: 281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.80 : 692.68 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.80/692.68 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.80x = 692.68 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.80x = 130,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,147.65/461.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.83

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