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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.79, 615.06 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.79, 615.06 and 190.54 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.79 : 615.06 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.79/615.06 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.79x = 615.06 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.79x = 117,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,193.53/409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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