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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.25, 604.42 and 186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.25, 604.42 and 186.38 is: 279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.25 : 604.42 = 186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.25/604.42 = 186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.25x = 604.42 × 186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.25x = 112,651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,651.80/403.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.36

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