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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.46, 607.20 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.46, 607.20 and 189.10 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.46 : 607.20 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.46/607.20 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.46x = 607.20 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.46x = 114,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,821.52/405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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