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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.87, 611.18 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.87, 611.18 and 191.20 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.87 : 611.18 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.87/611.18 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.87x = 611.18 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.87x = 116,853.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,853.60/407.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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