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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.12, 608.28 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.12, 608.28 and 189.04 is: 283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.12 : 608.28 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.12/608.28 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.12x = 608.28 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.12x = 114,989.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,989.25/406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.14

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