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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 611.40 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 611.40 and 191.07 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 611.40 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/611.40 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 611.40 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 116,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,820.20/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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