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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.35, 686.17 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.35, 686.17 and 183.50 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.35 : 686.17 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.35/686.17 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.35x = 686.17 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.35x = 125,911.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,911.57/457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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