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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.10, 611.79 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.10, 611.79 and 191.94 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.10 : 611.79 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.10/611.79 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.10x = 611.79 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.10x = 117,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,426.97/408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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