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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.03, 689.63 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.03, 689.63 and 185.94 is: 278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.03 : 689.63 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.03/689.63 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.03x = 689.63 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.03x = 128,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,225.42/460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.73

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