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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.07, 604.62 and 186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.07, 604.62 and 186.53 is: 279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.07 : 604.62 = 186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.07/604.62 = 186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.07x = 604.62 × 186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.07x = 112,776.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,776.75/403.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.80

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