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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.84, 607.22 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.84, 607.22 and 188.40 is: 282.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.84 : 607.22 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.84/607.22 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.84x = 607.22 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.84x = 114,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,400.25/404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.58

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