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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 688.23 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 688.23 and 184.95 is: 277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 688.23 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/688.23 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 688.23 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 127,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,288.14/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.48

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