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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.88, 606.08 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.88, 606.08 and 187.48 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.88 : 606.08 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.88/606.08 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.88x = 606.08 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.88x = 113,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,627.88/403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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