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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.94, 606.11 and 187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.94, 606.11 and 187.67 is: 281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.94 : 606.11 = 187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.94/606.11 = 187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.94x = 606.11 × 187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.94x = 113,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,748.66/403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.60

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