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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.27, 688.41 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.27, 688.41 and 185.13 is: 277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.27 : 688.41 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.27/688.41 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.27x = 688.41 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.27x = 127,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,445.34/459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.50

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