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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.42, 612.30 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.42, 612.30 and 188.94 is: 283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.42 : 612.30 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.42/612.30 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.42x = 612.30 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.42x = 115,687.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,687.96/408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.26

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