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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.87, 614.51 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.87, 614.51 and 193.33 is: 289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.87 : 614.51 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.87/614.51 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.87x = 614.51 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.87x = 118,803.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,803.22/409.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.86

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