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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.47, 603.86 and 186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.47, 603.86 and 186.05 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.47 : 603.86 = 186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.47/603.86 = 186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.47x = 603.86 × 186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.47x = 112,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,345.34/402.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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