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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 688.50 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 688.50 and 185.22 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 688.50 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/688.50 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 688.50 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 127,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,523.97/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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