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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.12, 688.91 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.12, 688.91 and 185.45 is: 278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.12 : 688.91 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.12/688.91 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.12x = 688.91 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.12x = 127,759.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,759.15/459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.27

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