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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.03, 690.04 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.03, 690.04 and 185.82 is: 278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.03 : 690.04 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.03/690.04 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.03x = 690.04 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.03x = 128,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,223.34/460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.73

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