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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 685.65 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 685.65 and 183.50 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 685.65 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/685.65 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 685.65 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 125,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,816.78/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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