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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.48, 603.54 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.48, 603.54 and 185.88 is: 278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.48 : 603.54 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.48/603.54 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.48x = 603.54 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.48x = 112,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,186.02/402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.74

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