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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.81, 692.82 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.81, 692.82 and 187.94 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.81 : 692.82 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.81/692.82 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.81x = 692.82 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.81x = 130,205.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,205.13/461.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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