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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 686.52 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 686.52 and 183.96 is: 275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 686.52 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/686.52 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 686.52 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 126,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,292.22/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.74

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