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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.86, 687.05 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.86, 687.05 and 183.90 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.86 : 687.05 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.86/687.05 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.86x = 687.05 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.86x = 126,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,348.50/457.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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