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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 604.26 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 604.26 and 186.84 is: 280.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 604.26 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/604.26 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 604.26 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 112,899.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,899.94/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.26

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