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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.88, 609.08 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.88, 609.08 and 189.48 is: 284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.88 : 609.08 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.88/609.08 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.88x = 609.08 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.88x = 115,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,408.48/405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.34

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