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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.16, 605.10 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.16, 605.10 and 186.64 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.16 : 605.10 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.16/605.10 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.16x = 605.10 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.16x = 112,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,935.86/403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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