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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.06, 602.97 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.06, 602.97 and 185.58 is: 278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.06 : 602.97 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.06/602.97 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.06x = 602.97 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.06x = 111,899.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,899.17/402.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.31

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