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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.97, 606.16 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.97, 606.16 and 187.52 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.97 : 606.16 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.97/606.16 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.97x = 606.16 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.97x = 113,667.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,667.12/403.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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