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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.90, 612.05 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.90, 612.05 and 188.70 is: 283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.90 : 612.05 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.90/612.05 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.90x = 612.05 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.90x = 115,492.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,492.89/407.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.14

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