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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.20, 607.80 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.20, 607.80 and 185.74 is: 278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.20 : 607.80 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.20/607.80 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.20x = 607.80 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.20x = 112,895.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,895.37/405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.61

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