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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.34, 614.02 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.34, 614.02 and 193.08 is: 289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.34 : 614.02 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.34/614.02 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.34x = 614.02 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.34x = 118,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,554.98/409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.62

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