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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.77, 614.79 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.77, 614.79 and 193.32 is: 290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.77 : 614.79 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.77/614.79 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.77x = 614.79 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.77x = 118,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,851.20/409.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.04

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