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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 621.15 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 621.15 and 191.85 is: 287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 621.15 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/621.15 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 621.15 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 119,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,167.63/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.51

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