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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.02, 611.53 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.02, 611.53 and 188.33 is: 282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.02 : 611.53 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.02/611.53 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.02x = 611.53 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.02x = 115,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,169.44/408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.26

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