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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.27, 603.41 and 185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.27, 603.41 and 185.81 is: 278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.27 : 603.41 = 185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.27/603.41 = 185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.27x = 603.41 × 185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.27x = 112,115.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,115.67/402.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.71

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