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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 604.05 and 186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 604.05 and 186.23 is: 279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 604.05 = 186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/604.05 = 186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 604.05 × 186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 112,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,491.30/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.39

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