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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.01, 607.50 and 188.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.01, 607.50 and 188.59 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.01 : 607.50 = 188.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.01/607.50 = 188.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.01x = 607.50 × 188.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.01x = 114,568.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,568.43/405.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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