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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.89, 692.97 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.89, 692.97 and 187.98 is: 282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.89 : 692.97 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.89/692.97 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.89x = 692.97 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.89x = 130,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,264.50/461.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.02

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