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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.29, 607.97 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.29, 607.97 and 188.75 is: 283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.29 : 607.97 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.29/607.97 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.29x = 607.97 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.29x = 114,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,756.33/405.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.14

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