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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.21, 685.75 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.21, 685.75 and 183.30 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.21 : 685.75 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.21/685.75 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.21x = 685.75 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.21x = 125,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,697.98/457.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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