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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.50, 607.77 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.50, 607.77 and 185.88 is: 278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.50 : 607.77 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.50/607.77 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.50x = 607.77 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.50x = 112,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,972.29/405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.60

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