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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.79, 609.06 and 186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.79, 609.06 and 186.53 is: 279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.79 : 609.06 = 186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.79/609.06 = 186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.79x = 609.06 × 186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.79x = 113,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,607.96/405.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.97

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