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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.90, 685.20 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.90, 685.20 and 183 is: 274.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.90 : 685.20 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.90/685.20 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.90x = 685.20 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.90x = 125,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,391.60/456.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.44

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