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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.97, 604.52 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.97, 604.52 and 186.57 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.97 : 604.52 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.97/604.52 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.97x = 604.52 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.97x = 112,784.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,784.36/402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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