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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 608.04 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 608.04 and 188.80 is: 283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 608.04 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/608.04 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 608.04 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 114,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,797.95/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.28

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