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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.90, 689.70 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.90, 689.70 and 186 is: 278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.90 : 689.70 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.90/689.70 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.90x = 689.70 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.90x = 128,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,284.20/459.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.94

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