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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 687.10 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 687.10 and 184.20 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 687.10 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/687.10 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 687.10 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 126,563.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,563.82/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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