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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.78, 611.23 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.78, 611.23 and 188.52 is: 282.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.78 : 611.23 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.78/611.23 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.78x = 611.23 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.78x = 115,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,229.08/407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.58

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