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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.47, 603.84 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.47, 603.84 and 186.20 is: 279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.47 : 603.84 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.47/603.84 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.47x = 603.84 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.47x = 112,435.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,435.01/402.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.36

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