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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.87, 690.03 and 186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.87, 690.03 and 186.21 is: 279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.87 : 690.03 = 186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.87/690.03 = 186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.87x = 690.03 × 186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.87x = 128,490.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,490.49/459.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.41

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