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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.69, 607.83 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.69, 607.83 and 188.82 is: 282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.69 : 607.83 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.69/607.83 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.69x = 607.83 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.69x = 114,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,770.46/405.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.90

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