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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.25, 613.37 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.25, 613.37 and 192.38 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.25 : 613.37 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.25/613.37 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.25x = 613.37 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.25x = 117,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,997.53/409.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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