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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.44, 606.80 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.44, 606.80 and 188.17 is: 282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 606.80 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/606.80 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 606.80 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 114,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,181.56/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.32

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