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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.36, 603.34 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.36, 603.34 and 185.75 is: 278.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.36 : 603.34 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.36/603.34 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.36x = 603.34 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.36x = 112,069.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,069.48/402.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.53

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