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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.63, 612.53 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.63, 612.53 and 191.82 is: 287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.63 : 612.53 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.63/612.53 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.63x = 612.53 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.63x = 117,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,495.50/408.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.54

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