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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.07, 617.28 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.07, 617.28 and 192.39 is: 288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.07 : 617.28 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.07/617.28 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.07x = 617.28 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.07x = 118,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,758.50/412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.20

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