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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.28, 607.88 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.28, 607.88 and 185.82 is: 278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.28 : 607.88 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.28/607.88 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.28x = 607.88 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.28x = 112,955.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,955.63/405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.71

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