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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.01, 688.58 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.01, 688.58 and 185.10 is: 277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.01 : 688.58 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.01/688.58 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.01x = 688.58 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.01x = 127,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,456.16/459.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.68

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