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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.58, 607.08 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.58, 607.08 and 188.04 is: 282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.58 : 607.08 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.58/607.08 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.58x = 607.08 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.58x = 114,155.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,155.32/404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.16

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