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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.96, 606.45 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.96, 606.45 and 188.60 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.96 : 606.45 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.96/606.45 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.96x = 606.45 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.96x = 114,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,376.47/404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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