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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.22, 606.53 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.22, 606.53 and 187.77 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.22 : 606.53 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.22/606.53 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.22x = 606.53 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.22x = 113,888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,888.61/404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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