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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.22, 604.91 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.22, 604.91 and 186.82 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.22 : 604.91 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.22/604.91 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.22x = 604.91 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.22x = 113,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,009.29/403.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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