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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.21, 615.46 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.21, 615.46 and 190.94 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.21 : 615.46 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.21/615.46 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.21x = 615.46 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.21x = 117,515.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,515.93/410.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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