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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.57, 614.43 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.57, 614.43 and 190.42 is: 285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.57 : 614.43 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.57/614.43 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.57x = 614.43 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.57x = 116,999.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,999.76/409.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.66

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