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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.61, 605.61 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.61, 605.61 and 187.34 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.61 : 605.61 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.61/605.61 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.61x = 605.61 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.61x = 113,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,451.95/403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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