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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.61, 603.99 and 186.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.61, 603.99 and 186.19 is: 279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.61 : 603.99 = 186.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.61/603.99 = 186.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.61x = 603.99 × 186.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.61x = 112,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,455.39/402.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.32

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