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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.19, 605.58 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.19, 605.58 and 187.32 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.19 : 605.58 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.19/605.58 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.19x = 605.58 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.19x = 113,437.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,437.25/404.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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