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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.16, 604.38 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.16, 604.38 and 186.56 is: 279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.16 : 604.38 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.16/604.38 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.16x = 604.38 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.16x = 112,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,753.13/403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.67

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