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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.89, 613.42 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.89, 613.42 and 192.35 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.89 : 613.42 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.89/613.42 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.89x = 613.42 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.89x = 117,991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,991.34/408.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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