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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.83, 689.76 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.83, 689.76 and 185.92 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.83 : 689.76 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.83/689.76 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.83x = 689.76 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.83x = 128,238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,238.45/459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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