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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.20, 603.42 and 185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.20, 603.42 and 185.93 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.20 : 603.42 = 185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.20/603.42 = 185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.20x = 603.42 × 185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.20x = 112,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,192.43/402.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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