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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.06, 607.50 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.06, 607.50 and 188.52 is: 282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.06 : 607.50 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.06/607.50 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.06x = 607.50 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.06x = 114,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,525.90/405.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.74

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