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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.13, 688.75 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.13, 688.75 and 185.20 is: 277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.13 : 688.75 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.13/688.75 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.13x = 688.75 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.13x = 127,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,556.50/459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.82

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