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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.70, 606.51 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.70, 606.51 and 185.06 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.70 : 606.51 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.70/606.51 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.70x = 606.51 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.70x = 112,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,239.29/404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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