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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.28, 607.98 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.28, 607.98 and 189.04 is: 283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.28 : 607.98 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.28/607.98 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.28x = 607.98 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.28x = 114,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,932.54/405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.59

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