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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.99, 606.08 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.99, 606.08 and 187.31 is: 281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.99 : 606.08 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.99/606.08 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.99x = 606.08 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.99x = 113,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,526.83/403.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.02

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