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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.38, 607.44 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.38, 607.44 and 188.70 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.38 : 607.44 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.38/607.44 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.38x = 607.44 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.38x = 114,623.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,623.93/405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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