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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.01, 608.97 and 186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.01, 608.97 and 186.65 is: 279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.01 : 608.97 = 186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.01/608.97 = 186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.01x = 608.97 × 186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.01x = 113,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,666.56/406.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.96

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