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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.72, 605.72 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.72, 605.72 and 187.46 is: 281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.72 : 605.72 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.72/605.72 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.72x = 605.72 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.72x = 113,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,548.27/403.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.26

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