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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.26, 607.53 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.26, 607.53 and 185.66 is: 278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.26 : 607.53 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.26/607.53 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.26x = 607.53 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.26x = 112,794.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,794.02/405.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.33

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