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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.33, 607.44 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.33, 607.44 and 185.97 is: 278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.33 : 607.44 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.33/607.44 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.33x = 607.44 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.33x = 112,965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,965.62/405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.70

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