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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 607.84 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 607.84 and 188.72 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 607.84 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/607.84 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 607.84 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 114,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,711.56/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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