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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.40, 611.76 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.40, 611.76 and 192.16 is: 287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.40 : 611.76 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.40/611.76 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.40x = 611.76 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.40x = 117,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,555.80/408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.84

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