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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.85, 689.80 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.85, 689.80 and 185.94 is: 278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.85 : 689.80 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.85/689.80 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.85x = 689.80 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.85x = 128,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,261.41/459.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.92

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