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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.20, 604.28 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.20, 604.28 and 186.32 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.20 : 604.28 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.20/604.28 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.20x = 604.28 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.20x = 112,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,585.50/403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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