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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.78, 615.65 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.78, 615.65 and 193.88 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.78 : 615.65 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.78/615.65 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.78x = 615.65 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.78x = 119,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,358.17/410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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