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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 608.78 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 608.78 and 189.28 is: 283.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 608.78 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/608.78 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 608.78 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 115,231.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,231.11/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.71

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