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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.51, 613.88 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.51, 613.88 and 190.16 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.51 : 613.88 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.51/613.88 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.51x = 613.88 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.51x = 116,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,731.40/409.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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