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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.02, 604.26 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.02, 604.26 and 186.48 is: 279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.02 : 604.26 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.02/604.26 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.02x = 604.26 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.02x = 112,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,682.40/403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.60

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