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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.92, 690.04 and 185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.92, 690.04 and 185.87 is: 278.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.92 : 690.04 = 185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.92/690.04 = 185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.92x = 690.04 × 185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.92x = 128,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,253.36/459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.86

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