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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.60, 608.04 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.60, 608.04 and 189.24 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.60 : 608.04 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.60/608.04 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.60x = 608.04 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.60x = 115,065.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,065.49/405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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