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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.67, 615.65 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.67, 615.65 and 191.18 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.67 : 615.65 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.67/615.65 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.67x = 615.65 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.67x = 117,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,700.03/410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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