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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.65, 605.16 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.65, 605.16 and 187.20 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.65 : 605.16 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.65/605.16 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.65x = 605.16 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.65x = 113,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,285.95/403.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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