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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.88, 692.63 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.88, 692.63 and 187.79 is: 281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.88 : 692.63 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.88/692.63 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.88x = 692.63 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.88x = 130,065.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,065.29/461.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.60

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