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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.92, 604.44 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.92, 604.44 and 186.44 is: 279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.92 : 604.44 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.92/604.44 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.92x = 604.44 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.92x = 112,691.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,691.79/402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.69

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