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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 613.44 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 613.44 and 192.72 is: 289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 613.44 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/613.44 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 613.44 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 118,222.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,222.16/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.08

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