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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.50, 604.94 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.50, 604.94 and 187.23 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.50 : 604.94 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.50/604.94 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.50x = 604.94 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.50x = 113,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,261.98/403.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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