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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.94, 606.96 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.94, 606.96 and 188.40 is: 282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.94 : 606.96 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.94/606.96 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.94x = 606.96 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.94x = 114,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,351.26/404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.39

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