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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.60, 614.08 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.60, 614.08 and 193.44 is: 290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.60 : 614.08 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.60/614.08 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.60x = 614.08 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.60x = 118,787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,787.64/409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.01

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