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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 604.18 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 604.18 and 191.66 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 604.18 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/604.18 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 604.18 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 115,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,796.38/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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