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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.74, 613.36 and 192.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.74, 613.36 and 192.34 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.74 : 613.36 = 192.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.74/613.36 = 192.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.74x = 613.36 × 192.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.74x = 117,973.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,973.66/408.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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