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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.41, 686.15 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.41, 686.15 and 183.47 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.41 : 686.15 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.41/686.15 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.41x = 686.15 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.41x = 125,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,883.59/457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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