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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.78, 689.93 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.78, 689.93 and 186.07 is: 279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.78 : 689.93 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.78/689.93 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.78x = 689.93 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.78x = 128,372.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,372.45/459.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.20

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