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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.37, 608.33 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.37, 608.33 and 188.97 is: 283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.37 : 608.33 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.37/608.33 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.37x = 608.33 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.37x = 114,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,956.12/405.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.58

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