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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.02, 792.96 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.02, 792.96 and 186.78 is: 279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.02 : 792.96 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.02/792.96 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.02x = 792.96 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.02x = 148,109.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,109.07/529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.97

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