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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.16, 613.96 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.16, 613.96 and 192.72 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.16 : 613.96 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.16/613.96 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.16x = 613.96 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.16x = 118,322.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,322.37/409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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