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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.26, 605.92 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.26, 605.92 and 187.38 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.26 : 605.92 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.26/605.92 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.26x = 605.92 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.26x = 113,537.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,537.29/404.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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