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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.32, 608.45 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.32, 608.45 and 189.32 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.32 : 608.45 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.32/608.45 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.32x = 608.45 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.32x = 115,187.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,187.77/405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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