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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.05, 607.27 and 188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.05, 607.27 and 188.47 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.05 : 607.27 = 188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.05/607.27 = 188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.05x = 607.27 × 188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.05x = 114,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,451.23/405.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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