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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.49, 604.03 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.49, 604.03 and 183.36 is: 275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.49 : 604.03 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.49/604.03 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.49x = 604.03 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.49x = 110,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,754.54/402.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.17

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