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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.15, 612.41 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.15, 612.41 and 191.58 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.15 : 612.41 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.15/612.41 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.15x = 612.41 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.15x = 117,324.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,324.55/408.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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