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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.65, 614.55 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.65, 614.55 and 193.23 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.65 : 614.55 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.65/614.55 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.65x = 614.55 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.65x = 118,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,749.50/409.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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