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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.61, 688.26 and 184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.61, 688.26 and 184.73 is: 277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.61 : 688.26 = 184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.61/688.26 = 184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.61x = 688.26 × 184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.61x = 127,138.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,138.83/458.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.23

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