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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.16, 689.01 and 185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.16, 689.01 and 185.47 is: 278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.16 : 689.01 = 185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.16/689.01 = 185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.16x = 689.01 × 185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.16x = 127,790.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,790.68/459.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.31

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