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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.04, 689.84 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.04, 689.84 and 185.90 is: 278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.04 : 689.84 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.04/689.84 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.04x = 689.84 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.04x = 128,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,241.26/460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.76

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