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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.91, 688.50 and 185.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.91, 688.50 and 185.00 is: 277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.91 : 688.50 = 185.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.91/688.50 = 185.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.91x = 688.50 × 185.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.91x = 127,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,369.06/458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.55

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