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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.83, 605.75 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.83, 605.75 and 115.28 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.83 : 605.75 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.83/605.75 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.83x = 605.75 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.83x = 69,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,827.25/403.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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