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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.77, 615.06 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.77, 615.06 and 193.50 is: 290.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.77 : 615.06 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.77/615.06 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.77x = 615.06 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.77x = 119,014.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,014.11/409.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.44

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