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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.78, 611.94 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.78, 611.94 and 191.24 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.78 : 611.94 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.78/611.94 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.78x = 611.94 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.78x = 117,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,027.41/407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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