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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 613.73 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 613.73 and 192.60 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 613.73 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/613.73 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 613.73 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 118,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,204.40/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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