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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.41, 603.91 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.41, 603.91 and 186.14 is: 279.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.41 : 603.91 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.41/603.91 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.41x = 603.91 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.41x = 112,408.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,408.79/402.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.34

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