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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.88, 612.48 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.88, 612.48 and 192.22 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.88 : 612.48 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.88/612.48 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.88x = 612.48 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.88x = 117,730.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,730.91/408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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