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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 606.69 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 606.69 and 188.20 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 606.69 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/606.69 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 606.69 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 114,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,179.06/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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