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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.32, 607.96 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.32, 607.96 and 189.04 is: 283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.32 : 607.96 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.32/607.96 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.32x = 607.96 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.32x = 114,928.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,928.76/405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.55

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