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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.87, 613.24 and 189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.87, 613.24 and 189.49 is: 284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.87 : 613.24 = 189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.87/613.24 = 189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.87x = 613.24 × 189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.87x = 116,198.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,198.83/408.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.20

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