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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.78, 605.28 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.78, 605.28 and 187.48 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.78 : 605.28 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.78/605.28 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.78x = 605.28 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.78x = 113,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,477.89/403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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