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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 686.91 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 686.91 and 183.99 is: 276.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 686.91 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/686.91 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 686.91 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 126,384.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,384.57/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.02

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