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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.87, 613.99 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.87, 613.99 and 192.79 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.87 : 613.99 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.87/613.99 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.87x = 613.99 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.87x = 118,371.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,371.13/409.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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