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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.39, 612.67 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.39, 612.67 and 191.85 is: 287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.39 : 612.67 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.39/612.67 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.39x = 612.67 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.39x = 117,540.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,540.74/408.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.81

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