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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.80, 914.43 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.80, 914.43 and 193.22 is: 289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.80 : 914.43 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.80/914.43 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.80x = 914.43 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.80x = 176,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,689.80/609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.75

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