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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.29, 614.31 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.29, 614.31 and 190.04 is: 285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.29 : 614.31 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.29/614.31 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.29x = 614.31 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.29x = 116,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,740.40/409.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.23

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