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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.02, 616.13 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.02, 616.13 and 191.66 is: 287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.02 : 616.13 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.02/616.13 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.02x = 616.13 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.02x = 118,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,083.44/411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.30

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