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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.81, 614.42 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.81, 614.42 and 193.27 is: 289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.81 : 614.42 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.81/614.42 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.81x = 614.42 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.81x = 118,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,748.95/409.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.77

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