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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.49, 614.19 and 190.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.49, 614.19 and 190.07 is: 285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.49 : 614.19 = 190.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.49/614.19 = 190.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.49x = 614.19 × 190.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.49x = 116,739.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,739.09/409.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.08

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