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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.10, 604.80 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.10, 604.80 and 186.62 is: 280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.10 : 604.80 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.10/604.80 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.10x = 604.80 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.10x = 112,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,867.78/403.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.00

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