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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.28, 612.60 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.28, 612.60 and 191.92 is: 287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.28 : 612.60 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.28/612.60 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.28x = 612.60 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.28x = 117,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,570.19/408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.96

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