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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.32, 605.93 and 187.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.32, 605.93 and 187.42 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.32 : 605.93 = 187.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.32/605.93 = 187.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.32x = 605.93 × 187.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.32x = 113,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,563.40/404.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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