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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.87, 612.45 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.87, 612.45 and 192.24 is: 287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.87 : 612.45 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.87/612.45 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.87x = 612.45 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.87x = 117,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,737.39/408.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.96

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