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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.19, 606.29 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.19, 606.29 and 187.95 is: 281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.19 : 606.29 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.19/606.29 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.19x = 606.29 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.19x = 113,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,951.27/404.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.93

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