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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.52, 606.87 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.52, 606.87 and 193.59 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.52 : 606.87 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.52/606.87 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.52x = 606.87 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.52x = 117,483.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,483.96/404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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