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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.82, 614.64 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.82, 614.64 and 193.28 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.82 : 614.64 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.82/614.64 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.82x = 614.64 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.82x = 118,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,797.62/409.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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