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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.18, 685.76 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.18, 685.76 and 183.26 is: 274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.18 : 685.76 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.18/685.76 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.18x = 685.76 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.18x = 125,675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,675.02/457.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.89

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