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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.37, 688.86 and 185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.37, 688.86 and 185.39 is: 278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.37 : 688.86 = 185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.37/688.86 = 185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.37x = 688.86 × 185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.37x = 127,703.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,703.38/459.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.00

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