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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.42, 607.80 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.42, 607.80 and 185.94 is: 278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.42 : 607.80 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.42/607.80 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.42x = 607.80 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.42x = 113,014.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,014.33/405.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.76

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