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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.91, 689.85 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.91, 689.85 and 185.99 is: 278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.91 : 689.85 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.91/689.85 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.91x = 689.85 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.91x = 128,306.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,306.93/459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.98

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