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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.24, 615.40 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.24, 615.40 and 193.80 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.24 : 615.40 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.24/615.40 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.24x = 615.40 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.24x = 119,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,264.52/410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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