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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.05, 607.29 and 188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.05, 607.29 and 188.51 is: 282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.05 : 607.29 = 188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.05/607.29 = 188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.05x = 607.29 × 188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.05x = 114,477.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,477.20/405.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.63

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