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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 687.26 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 687.26 and 184.20 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 687.26 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/687.26 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 687.26 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 126,593.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,593.29/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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