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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.60, 607.10 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.60, 607.10 and 188.15 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.60 : 607.10 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.60/607.10 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.60x = 607.10 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.60x = 114,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,221.89/404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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