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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.13, 686.87 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.13, 686.87 and 184.14 is: 276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.13 : 686.87 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.13/686.87 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.13x = 686.87 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.13x = 126,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,480.24/458.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.08

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