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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 686.88 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 686.88 and 184.23 is: 276.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 686.88 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/686.88 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 686.88 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 126,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,543.90/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.13

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