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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.79, 604.18 and 186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.79, 604.18 and 186.34 is: 279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.79 : 604.18 = 186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.79/604.18 = 186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.79x = 604.18 × 186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.79x = 112,579.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,579.88/402.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.50

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