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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.77, 603.55 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.77, 603.55 and 185.90 is: 278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.77 : 603.55 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.77/603.55 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.77x = 603.55 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.77x = 112,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,197.16/402.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.56

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