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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.18, 604.74 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.18, 604.74 and 186.76 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.18 : 604.74 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.18/604.74 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.18x = 604.74 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.18x = 112,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,941.24/403.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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