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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.95, 608.72 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.95, 608.72 and 189.41 is: 284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.95 : 608.72 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.95/608.72 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.95x = 608.72 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.95x = 115,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,293.66/405.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.01

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