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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.90, 692.85 and 187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.90, 692.85 and 187.81 is: 281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.90 : 692.85 = 187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.90/692.85 = 187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.90x = 692.85 × 187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.90x = 130,124.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,124.16/461.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.72

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