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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.86, 607.11 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.86, 607.11 and 188.50 is: 282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.86 : 607.11 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.86/607.11 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.86x = 607.11 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.86x = 114,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,440.24/404.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.67

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