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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.78, 609.73 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.78, 609.73 and 187.52 is: 281.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.78 : 609.73 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.78/609.73 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.78x = 609.73 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.78x = 114,336.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,336.57/406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.08

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