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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.15, 611.73 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.15, 611.73 and 191.61 is: 287.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.15 : 611.73 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.15/611.73 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.15x = 611.73 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.15x = 117,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,213.59/408.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.18

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