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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.03, 686.66 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.03, 686.66 and 184.04 is: 275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.03 : 686.66 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.03/686.66 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.03x = 686.66 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.03x = 126,368.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,368.55/458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.90

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