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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.80, 607.97 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.80, 607.97 and 186.62 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.80 : 607.97 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.80/607.97 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.80x = 607.97 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.80x = 113,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,455.39/405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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