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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.86, 617.09 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.86, 617.09 and 192.13 is: 287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.86 : 617.09 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.86/617.09 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.86x = 617.09 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.86x = 118,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,561.50/411.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.87

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