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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 692.94 and 187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 692.94 and 187.99 is: 281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 692.94 = 187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/692.94 = 187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 692.94 × 187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 130,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,261.39/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.98

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