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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.73, 608.60 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.73, 608.60 and 189.16 is: 283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.73 : 608.60 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.73/608.60 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.73x = 608.60 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.73x = 115,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,122.78/405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.74

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