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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.69, 608.01 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.69, 608.01 and 186.24 is: 279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.69 : 608.01 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.69/608.01 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.69x = 608.01 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.69x = 113,235.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,235.78/405.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.12

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