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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.87, 612.50 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.87, 612.50 and 191.79 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.87 : 612.50 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.87/612.50 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.87x = 612.50 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.87x = 117,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,470.42/408.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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