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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.73, 611.60 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.73, 611.60 and 191.16 is: 286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.73 : 611.60 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.73/611.60 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.73x = 611.60 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.73x = 116,913.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,913.46/407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.74

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