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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.15, 688.77 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.15, 688.77 and 185.18 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.15 : 688.77 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.15/688.77 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.15x = 688.77 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.15x = 127,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,542.98/459.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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