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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.98, 607.60 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.98, 607.60 and 188.70 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.98 : 607.60 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.98/607.60 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.98x = 607.60 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.98x = 114,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,654.12/404.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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