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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.37, 607.86 and 185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.37, 607.86 and 185.93 is: 278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.37 : 607.86 = 185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.37/607.86 = 185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.37x = 607.86 × 185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.37x = 113,019.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,019.41/405.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.81

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