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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 688.65 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 688.65 and 185.22 is: 277.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 688.65 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/688.65 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 688.65 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 127,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,551.75/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.96

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