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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.40, 608.26 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.40, 608.26 and 188.88 is: 283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.40 : 608.26 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.40/608.26 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.40x = 608.26 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.40x = 114,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,888.15/405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.39

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