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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.07, 615.78 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.07, 615.78 and 191.39 is: 286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.07 : 615.78 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.07/615.78 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.07x = 615.78 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.07x = 117,854.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,854.13/411.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.70

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