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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.30, 607.40 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.30, 607.40 and 188.76 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.30 : 607.40 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.30/607.40 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.30x = 607.40 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.30x = 114,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,652.82/405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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