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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.33, 914.08 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.33, 914.08 and 192.72 is: 289.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.33 : 914.08 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.33/914.08 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.33x = 914.08 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.33x = 176,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,161.50/609.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.11

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