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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.26, 608.04 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.26, 608.04 and 188.78 is: 283.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.26 : 608.04 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.26/608.04 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.26x = 608.04 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.26x = 114,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,785.79/405.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.24

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