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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.63, 609.99 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.63, 609.99 and 187.20 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.63 : 609.99 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.63/609.99 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.63x = 609.99 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.63x = 114,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,190.13/406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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