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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.19, 606.33 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.19, 606.33 and 187.74 is: 281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.19 : 606.33 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.19/606.33 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.19x = 606.33 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.19x = 113,832.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,832.39/404.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.63

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