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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.81, 692.12 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.81, 692.12 and 187.58 is: 281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.81 : 692.12 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.81/692.12 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.81x = 692.12 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.81x = 129,830.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,830.07/461.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.13

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