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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.83, 692.75 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.83, 692.75 and 187.86 is: 281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.83 : 692.75 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.83/692.75 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.83x = 692.75 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.83x = 130,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,138.68/461.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.79

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