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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.37, 602.94 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.37, 602.94 and 185.70 is: 278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.37 : 602.94 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.37/602.94 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.37x = 602.94 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.37x = 111,965.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,965.96/402.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.27

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