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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 608.88 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 608.88 and 189.56 is: 284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 608.88 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/608.88 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 608.88 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 115,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,419.29/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.17

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