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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.02, 611.51 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.02, 611.51 and 191.12 is: 286.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.02 : 611.51 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.02/611.51 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.02x = 611.51 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.02x = 116,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,867.78/408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.43

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