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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.21, 604.95 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.21, 604.95 and 186.63 is: 280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.21 : 604.95 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.21/604.95 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.21x = 604.95 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.21x = 112,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,901.82/403.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.01

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