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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.87, 613.40 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.87, 613.40 and 192.20 is: 288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.87 : 613.40 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.87/613.40 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.87x = 613.40 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.87x = 117,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,891.45/408.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.33

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