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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.57, 686.14 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.57, 686.14 and 183.58 is: 275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.57 : 686.14 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.57/686.14 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.57x = 686.14 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.57x = 125,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,963.27/457.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.29

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