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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.15, 604.63 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.15, 604.63 and 186.52 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.15 : 604.63 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.15/604.63 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.15x = 604.63 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.15x = 112,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,775.59/403.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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