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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.53, 611.29 and 191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.53, 611.29 and 191.26 is: 286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.53 : 611.29 = 191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.53/611.29 = 191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.53x = 611.29 × 191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.53x = 116,915.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,915.33/407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.89

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