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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.82, 692.96 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.82, 692.96 and 187.98 is: 282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.82 : 692.96 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.82/692.96 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.82x = 692.96 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.82x = 130,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,261.68/461.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.06

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