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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 607.92 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 607.92 and 188.70 is: 283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 607.92 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/607.92 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 607.92 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 114,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,714.50/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.08

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