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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.81, 611.42 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.81, 611.42 and 191.27 is: 286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.81 : 611.42 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.81/611.42 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.81x = 611.42 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.81x = 116,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,942.77/407.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.76

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