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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.98, 692.45 and 188.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.98, 692.45 and 188.09 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.98 : 692.45 = 188.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.98/692.45 = 188.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.98x = 692.45 × 188.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.98x = 130,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,242.92/461.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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