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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.82, 604.08 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.82, 604.08 and 186.25 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.82 : 604.08 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.82/604.08 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.82x = 604.08 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.82x = 112,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,509.90/402.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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