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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.68, 611.44 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.68, 611.44 and 191.14 is: 286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.68 : 611.44 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.68/611.44 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.68x = 611.44 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.68x = 116,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,870.64/407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.67

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