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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.48, 614.26 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.48, 614.26 and 193.12 is: 289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.48 : 614.26 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.48/614.26 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.48x = 614.26 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.48x = 118,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,625.89/409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.70

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