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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 688.10 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 688.10 and 184.86 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 688.10 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/688.10 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 688.10 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 127,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,201.24/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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