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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.53, 603.70 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.53, 603.70 and 185.90 is: 278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.53 : 603.70 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.53/603.70 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.53x = 603.70 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.53x = 112,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,227.83/402.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.81

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