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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.94, 604.56 and 186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.94, 604.56 and 186.47 is: 279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.94 : 604.56 = 186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.94/604.56 = 186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.94x = 604.56 × 186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.94x = 112,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,732.25/402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.77

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