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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.94, 618.12 and 192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.94, 618.12 and 192.59 is: 288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.94 : 618.12 = 192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.94/618.12 = 192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.94x = 618.12 × 192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.94x = 119,040.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,040.79/411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.97

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