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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.23, 611.04 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.23, 611.04 and 190.82 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.23 : 611.04 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.23/611.04 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.23x = 611.04 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.23x = 116,598.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,598.65/407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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