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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.33, 610.44 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.33, 610.44 and 187.97 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.33 : 610.44 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.33/610.44 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.33x = 610.44 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.33x = 114,744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,744.41/407.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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