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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.93, 609.03 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.93, 609.03 and 189.48 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.93 : 609.03 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.93/609.03 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.93x = 609.03 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.93x = 115,399.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,399.00/405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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