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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.54, 614.40 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.54, 614.40 and 193 is: 289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.54 : 614.40 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.54/614.40 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.54x = 614.40 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.54x = 118,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,579.20/409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.54

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