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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.95, 692.91 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.95, 692.91 and 187.96 is: 281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.95 : 692.91 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.95/692.91 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.95x = 692.91 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.95x = 130,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,239.36/461.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.93

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