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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.47, 606.91 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.47, 606.91 and 188.02 is: 282.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.47 : 606.91 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.47/606.91 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.47x = 606.91 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.47x = 114,111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,111.22/404.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.13

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