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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.13, 603.24 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.13, 603.24 and 185.86 is: 278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.13 : 603.24 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.13/603.24 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.13x = 603.24 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.13x = 112,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,118.19/402.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.81

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