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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.21, 903.45 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.21, 903.45 and 185.74 is: 278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.21 : 903.45 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.21/903.45 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.21x = 903.45 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.21x = 167,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,806.80/602.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.65

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