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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.02, 608.74 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.02, 608.74 and 186.54 is: 279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.02 : 608.74 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.02/608.74 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.02x = 608.74 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.02x = 113,554.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,554.36/406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.68

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