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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 616.38 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 616.38 and 191.46 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 616.38 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/616.38 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 616.38 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 118,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,012.11/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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