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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.31, 688.50 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.31, 688.50 and 185.26 is: 277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.31 : 688.50 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.31/688.50 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.31x = 688.50 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.31x = 127,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,551.51/459.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.70

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