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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.31, 608.10 and 185.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.31, 608.10 and 185.89 is: 278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.31 : 608.10 = 185.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.31/608.10 = 185.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.31x = 608.10 × 185.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.31x = 113,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,039.71/405.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.90

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