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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.65, 614.78 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.65, 614.78 and 193.38 is: 290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.65 : 614.78 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.65/614.78 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.65x = 614.78 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.65x = 118,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,888.16/409.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.22

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