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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.91, 604.37 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.91, 604.37 and 186.46 is: 279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.91 : 604.37 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.91/604.37 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.91x = 604.37 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.91x = 112,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,690.83/402.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.69

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