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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 612.60 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 612.60 and 191.84 is: 287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 612.60 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/612.60 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 612.60 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 117,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,521.18/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.87

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