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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.29, 611.16 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.29, 611.16 and 190.87 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.29 : 611.16 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.29/611.16 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.29x = 611.16 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.29x = 116,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,650.94/407.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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