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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.19, 686.81 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.19, 686.81 and 184.28 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.19 : 686.81 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.19/686.81 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.19x = 686.81 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.19x = 126,562.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,562.37/458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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