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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.98, 612.99 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.98, 612.99 and 192.11 is: 287.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.98 : 612.99 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.98/612.99 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.98x = 612.99 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.98x = 117,758.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,758.44/408.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.93

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