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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.59, 607.88 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.59, 607.88 and 186.17 is: 279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.59 : 607.88 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.59/607.88 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.59x = 607.88 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.59x = 113,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,165.05/405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.02

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