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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.99, 616.23 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.99, 616.23 and 191.52 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.99 : 616.23 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.99/616.23 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.99x = 616.23 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.99x = 118,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,020.37/410.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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