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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.14, 688.71 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.14, 688.71 and 185.20 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.14 : 688.71 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.14/688.71 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.14x = 688.71 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.14x = 127,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,545.65/459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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