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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.30, 611.97 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.30, 611.97 and 191.43 is: 286.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.30 : 611.97 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.30/611.97 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.30x = 611.97 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.30x = 117,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,149.42/408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.92

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