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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.31, 605.25 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.31, 605.25 and 183.96 is: 276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.31 : 605.25 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.31/605.25 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.31x = 605.25 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.31x = 111,342.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,342.92/403.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.07

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