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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.24, 606.02 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.24, 606.02 and 187.96 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.24 : 606.02 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.24/606.02 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.24x = 606.02 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.24x = 113,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,907.52/404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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