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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.05, 617.96 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.05, 617.96 and 192.61 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.05 : 617.96 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.05/617.96 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.05x = 617.96 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.05x = 119,026.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,026.53/412.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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