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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.50, 607.82 and 189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.50, 607.82 and 189.22 is: 283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.50 : 607.82 = 189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.50/607.82 = 189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.50x = 607.82 × 189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.50x = 115,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,011.70/405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.63

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