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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.44, 606.30 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.44, 606.30 and 188.08 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 606.30 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/606.30 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 606.30 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 114,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,032.90/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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