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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.87, 606.09 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.87, 606.09 and 187.48 is: 281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.87 : 606.09 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.87/606.09 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.87x = 606.09 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.87x = 113,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,629.75/403.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.35

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