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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.17, 604.53 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.17, 604.53 and 186.54 is: 279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.17 : 604.53 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.17/604.53 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.17x = 604.53 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.17x = 112,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,769.03/403.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.71

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