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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.89, 608.97 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.89, 608.97 and 189.62 is: 284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.89 : 608.97 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.89/608.97 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.89x = 608.97 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.89x = 115,472.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,472.89/405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.49

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