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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.13, 688.73 and 185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.13, 688.73 and 185.23 is: 277.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.13 : 688.73 = 185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.13/688.73 = 185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.13x = 688.73 × 185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.13x = 127,573.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,573.46/459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.86

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