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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.42, 605.26 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.42, 605.26 and 186.88 is: 280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.42 : 605.26 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.42/605.26 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.42x = 605.26 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.42x = 113,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,110.99/403.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.38

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