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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.54, 604.94 and 187.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.54, 604.94 and 187.00 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.54 : 604.94 = 187.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.54/604.94 = 187.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.54x = 604.94 × 187.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.54x = 113,121.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,121.33/403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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