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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.41, 605.12 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.41, 605.12 and 186.96 is: 280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.41 : 605.12 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.41/605.12 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.41x = 605.12 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.41x = 113,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,133.24/403.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.44

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