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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.71, 611.68 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.71, 611.68 and 188.48 is: 282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.71 : 611.68 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.71/611.68 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.71x = 611.68 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.71x = 115,289.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,289.45/407.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.77

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