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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.57, 607.82 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.57, 607.82 and 186.22 is: 279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.57 : 607.82 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.57/607.82 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.57x = 607.82 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.57x = 113,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,188.24/405.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.08

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