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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.84, 689.40 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.84, 689.40 and 186 is: 278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.84 : 689.40 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.84/689.40 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.84x = 689.40 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.84x = 128,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,228.40/459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.85

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