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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.88, 615.09 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.88, 615.09 and 193.48 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.88 : 615.09 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.88/615.09 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.88x = 615.09 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.88x = 119,007.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,007.61/409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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