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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.75, 607.05 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.75, 607.05 and 188.28 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.75 : 607.05 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.75/607.05 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.75x = 607.05 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.75x = 114,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,295.37/404.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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