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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.64, 606.88 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.64, 606.88 and 188.16 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.64 : 606.88 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.64/606.88 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.64x = 606.88 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.64x = 114,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,190.54/404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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