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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 686.98 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 686.98 and 184.20 is: 276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 686.98 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/686.98 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 686.98 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 126,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,541.72/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.30

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