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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.31, 612.06 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.31, 612.06 and 191.63 is: 287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.31 : 612.06 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.31/612.06 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.31x = 612.06 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.31x = 117,289.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,289.87/408.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.26

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