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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.12, 688.40 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.12, 688.40 and 185.34 is: 277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.12 : 688.40 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.12/688.40 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.12x = 688.40 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.12x = 127,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,588.06/459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.90

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