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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 604.07 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 604.07 and 191.72 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 604.07 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/604.07 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 604.07 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 115,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,814.29/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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