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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.35, 611.26 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.35, 611.26 and 190.93 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.35 : 611.26 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.35/611.26 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.35x = 611.26 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.35x = 116,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,707.87/407.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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