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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.21, 607.74 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.21, 607.74 and 185.77 is: 278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.21 : 607.74 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.21/607.74 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.21x = 607.74 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.21x = 112,899.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,899.86/405.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.62

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