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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 604.06 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 604.06 and 186.15 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 604.06 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/604.06 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 604.06 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 112,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,445.77/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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