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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.54, 611.46 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.54, 611.46 and 188.27 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.54 : 611.46 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.54/611.46 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.54x = 611.46 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.54x = 115,119.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,119.67/407.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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