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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 617.02 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 617.02 and 189.06 is: 283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 617.02 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/617.02 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 617.02 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 116,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,653.80/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.55

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