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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.70, 606.69 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.70, 606.69 and 188.52 is: 282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.70 : 606.69 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.70/606.69 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.70x = 606.69 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.70x = 114,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,373.20/404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.61

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