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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.57, 608.38 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.57, 608.38 and 189 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.57 : 608.38 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.57/608.38 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.57x = 608.38 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.57x = 114,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,983.35/405.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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