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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.57, 613.95 and 193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.57, 613.95 and 193.30 is: 289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.57 : 613.95 = 193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.57/613.95 = 193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.57x = 613.95 × 193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.57x = 118,676.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,676.54/409.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.76

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