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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.79, 607.34 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.79, 607.34 and 188.22 is: 282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.79 : 607.34 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.79/607.34 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.79x = 607.34 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.79x = 114,313.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,313.53/404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.40

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