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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.30, 602.91 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.30, 602.91 and 185.76 is: 278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.30 : 602.91 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.30/602.91 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.30x = 602.91 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.30x = 111,996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,996.56/402.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.39

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