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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.84, 615.12 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.84, 615.12 and 193.52 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.84 : 615.12 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.84/615.12 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.84x = 615.12 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.84x = 119,038.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,038.02/409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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