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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.28, 610.19 and 188.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.28, 610.19 and 188.09 is: 281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.28 : 610.19 = 188.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.28/610.19 = 188.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.28x = 610.19 × 188.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.28x = 114,771.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,771.93/407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.80

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