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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.34, 614.04 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.34, 614.04 and 192.86 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.34 : 614.04 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.34/614.04 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.34x = 614.04 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.34x = 118,423.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,423.75/409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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