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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.64, 612.87 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.64, 612.87 and 189.06 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.64 : 612.87 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.64/612.87 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.64x = 612.87 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.64x = 115,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,866.73/408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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