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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403, 604.36 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403, 604.36 and 186.72 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403 : 604.36 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403/604.36 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403x = 604.36 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403x = 112,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,846.10/403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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