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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.15, 904.70 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.15, 904.70 and 186.68 is: 280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.15 : 904.70 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.15/904.70 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.15x = 904.70 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.15x = 168,889.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,889.40/603.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.01

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