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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.05, 607.50 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.05, 607.50 and 185.61 is: 278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.05 : 607.50 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.05/607.50 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.05x = 607.50 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.05x = 112,757.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,757.15/405.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.38

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