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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.78, 607.27 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.78, 607.27 and 185.54 is: 278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.78 : 607.27 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.78/607.27 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.78x = 607.27 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.78x = 112,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,673.34/404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.36

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