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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.64, 616.13 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.64, 616.13 and 191.39 is: 287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.64 : 616.13 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.64/616.13 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.64x = 616.13 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.64x = 117,917.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,917.08/410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.15

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