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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.11, 604.19 and 186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.11, 604.19 and 186.23 is: 279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.11 : 604.19 = 186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.11/604.19 = 186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.11x = 604.19 × 186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.11x = 112,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,518.30/403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.13

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