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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.14, 611.80 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.14, 611.80 and 191.46 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.14 : 611.80 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.14/611.80 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.14x = 611.80 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.14x = 117,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,135.23/408.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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