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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.08, 688.84 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.08, 688.84 and 185.70 is: 278.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.08 : 688.84 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.08/688.84 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.08x = 688.84 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.08x = 127,917.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,917.59/459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.64

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