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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.96, 686.76 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.96, 686.76 and 184.18 is: 276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.96 : 686.76 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.96/686.76 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.96x = 686.76 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.96x = 126,487.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,487.46/457.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.20

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