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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.10, 608.58 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.10, 608.58 and 186.17 is: 278.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.10 : 608.58 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.10/608.58 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.10x = 608.58 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.10x = 113,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,296.30/406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.99

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