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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.05, 613.61 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.05, 613.61 and 186.71 is: 280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.05 : 613.61 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.05/613.61 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.05x = 613.61 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.05x = 114,563.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,563.82/409.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.07

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