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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.91, 692.51 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.91, 692.51 and 187.86 is: 281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.91 : 692.51 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.91/692.51 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.91x = 692.51 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.91x = 130,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,093.99/461.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.64

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