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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404, 605.58 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404, 605.58 and 187.72 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404 : 605.58 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404/605.58 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404x = 605.58 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404x = 113,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,679.48/404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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