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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.15, 685.74 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.15, 685.74 and 183.25 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.15 : 685.74 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.15/685.74 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.15x = 685.74 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.15x = 125,661.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,661.86/457.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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