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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.92, 692.95 and 187.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.92, 692.95 and 187.87 is: 281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.92 : 692.95 = 187.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.92/692.95 = 187.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.92x = 692.95 × 187.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.92x = 130,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,180.11/461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.83

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