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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.64, 615.63 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.64, 615.63 and 191.40 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.64 : 615.63 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.64/615.63 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.64x = 615.63 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.64x = 117,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,831.58/410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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