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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.05, 688.62 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.05, 688.62 and 185.37 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.05 : 688.62 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.05/688.62 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.05x = 688.62 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.05x = 127,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,649.49/459.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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