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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 683.88 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 683.88 and 181.88 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 683.88 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/683.88 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 683.88 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 124,384.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,384.09/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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