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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.52, 608.37 and 194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.52, 608.37 and 194.59 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.52 : 608.37 = 194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.52/608.37 = 194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.52x = 608.37 × 194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.52x = 118,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,382.72/405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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