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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 606.80 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 606.80 and 188.48 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 606.80 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/606.80 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 606.80 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 114,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,369.66/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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