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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.83, 614.22 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.83, 614.22 and 190.32 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.83 : 614.22 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.83/614.22 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.83x = 614.22 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.83x = 116,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,898.35/409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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