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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.11, 607.39 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.11, 607.39 and 188.57 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.11 : 607.39 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.11/607.39 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.11x = 607.39 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.11x = 114,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,534.59/405.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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