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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.98, 604.51 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.98, 604.51 and 186.62 is: 279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.98 : 604.51 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.98/604.51 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.98x = 604.51 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.98x = 112,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,813.66/402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.95

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