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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.58, 610.82 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.58, 610.82 and 188.22 is: 282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.58 : 610.82 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.58/610.82 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.58x = 610.82 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.58x = 114,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,968.54/407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.08

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