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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.11, 605.96 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.11, 605.96 and 187.50 is: 281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.11 : 605.96 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.11/605.96 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.11x = 605.96 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.11x = 113,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,617.50/404.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.15

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