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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.40, 610.78 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.40, 610.78 and 190.92 is: 286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.40 : 610.78 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.40/610.78 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.40x = 610.78 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.40x = 116,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,610.12/407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.23

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