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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.32, 605.92 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.32, 605.92 and 187.52 is: 281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.32 : 605.92 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.32/605.92 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.32x = 605.92 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.32x = 113,622.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,622.12/404.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.02

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