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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 604.14 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 604.14 and 186.32 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 604.14 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/604.14 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 604.14 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 112,563.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,563.36/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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