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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.30, 685.89 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.30, 685.89 and 183.55 is: 275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.30 : 685.89 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.30/685.89 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.30x = 685.89 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.30x = 125,895.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,895.11/457.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.30

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