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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.11, 695.86 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.11, 695.86 and 186.28 is: 279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.11 : 695.86 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.11/695.86 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.11x = 695.86 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.11x = 129,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,622.60/464.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.29

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