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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.12, 606.45 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.12, 606.45 and 187.72 is: 281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.12 : 606.45 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.12/606.45 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.12x = 606.45 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.12x = 113,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,842.79/404.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.71

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