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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.37, 608.65 and 189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.37, 608.65 and 189.29 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.37 : 608.65 = 189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.37/608.65 = 189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.37x = 608.65 × 189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.37x = 115,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,211.36/406.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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