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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.22, 607.83 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.22, 607.83 and 188.95 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.22 : 607.83 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.22/607.83 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.22x = 607.83 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.22x = 114,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,849.48/405.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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