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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.62, 611.13 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.62, 611.13 and 191.08 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.62 : 611.13 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.62/611.13 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.62x = 611.13 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.62x = 116,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,774.72/407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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