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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.53, 614.29 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.53, 614.29 and 193.26 is: 289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.53 : 614.29 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.53/614.29 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.53x = 614.29 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.53x = 118,717.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,717.69/409.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.89

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