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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.22, 604.92 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.22, 604.92 and 186.68 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.22 : 604.92 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.22/604.92 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.22x = 604.92 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.22x = 112,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,926.47/403.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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