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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.79, 611.82 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.79, 611.82 and 188.37 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.79 : 611.82 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.79/611.82 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.79x = 611.82 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.79x = 115,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,248.53/407.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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