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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.42, 608.40 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.42, 608.40 and 189.06 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.42 : 608.40 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.42/608.40 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.42x = 608.40 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.42x = 115,024.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,024.10/405.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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