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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 692.76 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 692.76 and 184.24 is: 276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 692.76 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/692.76 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 692.76 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 127,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,634.10/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.30

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