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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.83, 686.96 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.83, 686.96 and 184.11 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.83 : 686.96 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.83/686.96 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.83x = 686.96 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.83x = 126,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,476.21/457.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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