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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.84, 692.42 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.84, 692.42 and 187.91 is: 281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.84 : 692.42 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.84/692.42 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.84x = 692.42 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.84x = 130,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,108.24/461.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.72

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