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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.98, 604.29 and 186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.98, 604.29 and 186.38 is: 279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.98 : 604.29 = 186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.98/604.29 = 186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.98x = 604.29 × 186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.98x = 112,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,627.57/402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.49

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