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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.75, 604.32 and 186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.75, 604.32 and 186.21 is: 279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.75 : 604.32 = 186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.75/604.32 = 186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.75x = 604.32 × 186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.75x = 112,530.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,530.43/402.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.41

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