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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.15, 903.26 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.15, 903.26 and 185.63 is: 278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.15 : 903.26 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.15/903.26 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.15x = 903.26 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.15x = 167,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,667.06/602.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.45

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