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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.40, 608.34 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.40, 608.34 and 189.04 is: 283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.40 : 608.34 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.40/608.34 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.40x = 608.34 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.40x = 115,000.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,000.59/405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.67

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