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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.32, 616.88 and 188.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.32, 616.88 and 188.98 is: 283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.32 : 616.88 = 188.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.32/616.88 = 188.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.32x = 616.88 × 188.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.32x = 116,576.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,576.91/411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.42

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