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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.11, 608.76 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.11, 608.76 and 189.84 is: 284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.11 : 608.76 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.11/608.76 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.11x = 608.76 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.11x = 115,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,567.00/406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.57

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