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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.98, 607.52 and 188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.98, 607.52 and 188.62 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.98 : 607.52 = 188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.98/607.52 = 188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.98x = 607.52 × 188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.98x = 114,590.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,590.42/404.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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