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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.13, 612.29 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.13, 612.29 and 191.59 is: 287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.13 : 612.29 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.13/612.29 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.13x = 612.29 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.13x = 117,308.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,308.64/408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.43

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